Aligning tailpipes - vehicles with visible tailpipes — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C5 (4B)

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Check distances (y) and (z) between tailpipes and bumper.
2. Check the spacing of the left and right side tailpipes to the bumper:
3. Loosen bolts and nuts (arrows) on cross piece between exhaust pipes.
4. Adjust the distance between the rear silencers.
5. Tighten bolts and nuts to 25 Nm. — 25 Nm (18 lb-ft)
6. If necessary, check whether the exhaust system is aligned free of stress .

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